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Now this is a surprise Cheryl! Most of your writings have been great with build up of suspense and plot. Then you throw in a bit of “private and personal” perspectives for some of the characters. But this one is great in showing the very real and “dark” elements of human nature. Excellent piece!

Thanks, Praveen, you haven’t missed much of Molli’s story as there’s only one other part for her so far, but she’ll feature in future editions. (She’s one of those puzzle pieces slowly connecting together) Glad you enjoyed this.

Hi Cheryl! I really like how economically you describe the press of the club, the claustrophobia and Molli’s impossible situation. This is such a compact, dark and powerful issue. And the drawing is brilliant – the emptiness of Molli’s expression serves as a perfect counterpoint to the graphic scheme of her surroundings.

Hi Richard, thank you. Molli’s journey is perhaps one of the most isolated of all the characters as she has no one at all, and I’m glad that comes through in this story. As a contrast, most other characters have their friends and families to fall back on in hard times, (whether we as the reader are introduced to them or not) but poor Molli really is totally alone out there. I think she needs a hug! One day, maybe things will change for her? Even the Guild Master’s General was a fleeting instance in her life, inevitably deserting her. I think I may write some more Molli stories quite soon. I like the challenge she poses.

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(Set in 4041, the first book begins on Christmas Island, Japan.) Alexand Merek is a woman who treasures "Bad Things," and delights in music. She has done something stupid, placing those she loves in danger. Women like her are not welcome in the ordinary world, where women who play piano and dance with wives are placed into, "The Bad Thing Box." Alexand must fight to bring her lost family back together to save them from an unimaginable fate. (If you would like to see this book published, please press the follow button. The writer gives life to a story, but the reader keeps it alive.)

This is for you Dad.

My stories and my world are dedicated to you, Dad. You died before I was old enough to know who you were. I will try to find you in my stories, to go to places far away from this world, to search for you. Maybe one day I'll know you again. Until then I'll keep writing.
I'll never forget you.
Cheryl

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Cheryl